18/01/2024

     Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this new morning filled with Your new mercies.
     Lord, thank You for the gift of hope and joy given in Your name. May we realise that we are a new creation in Christ when we live in complete dependence on You.
     Lord, thank You for the gift of family, relatives and friends.Help us to hold fast to the word of life and appear as a light and possess godly unity among us. Give us the humility of hearts, transform us and make us Your channel of love.
     Lord, may we pray for others than praying for ourselves and our needs. Give us one mind in Christ so that we don't judge, but act justly with love, mercy, and walk humbly before You.
     Lord, may we submit in patience and serve each other. Increase the attitude of acceptance of others'  shortcomings. 
     Lord, may we be true, 'disciples', not only in words and thoughts, but true disciples at heart, loving our neighbors at every step of the way.
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.